Michael Dashow
Michael Dashow — illustrator focusing on science fiction, fantasy and steampunk; credited in boardgames in 2025.
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Biography
Michael Dashow is a long-time professional illustrator and game-industry veteran. He primarily works digitally but has also used watercolors. His art has appeared in publications such as Spectrum, Expose and ImagineFX, and he has won awards including a Chesley.
Career
Dashow has over twenty years of experience in the video game industry as an art director and artist, covering character and environment design, 2D/3D animation, modeling and texturing. His illustration work was included in collections like Expose 7 and Steampunk: The Art of Victorian Futurism. In boardgames he is credited for Gems of Iridescia (2025).
Most Famous Games
Our records list Gems of Iridescia (2025) as his boardgame credit. That title is currently his only listed game; his broader portfolio is primarily in digital and print illustration.
Design Style
Dashow’s work favors sci‑fi, fantasy and steampunk motifs with character-driven, often humorous pieces. The listed projects align with Adventure and Fantasy themes and visually rich illustration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Dashow from?
The source data does not specify his place of origin.
What is their most famous game?
According to our data, Gems of Iridescia (2025) is his most notable or only listed game.
What mechanic is their signature?
Listed mechanics for his credited game include Dice Rolling, Push Your Luck, Set Collection and Hexagon Grid.
How long have they been active?
He is listed as active (boardgame credit) in 2025.
Verdict
His art is worth following for fans of detailed sci‑fi/fantasy and steampunk illustration; his boardgame credits are limited so far.
